Payet said: “I’m an attacking footballer so for sure I like attacking football and that they’re counting on me to help achieve that gives me a sense of responsibility. The fact that I’m here is also down to that.

“I’m very happy to be here. It’s true that it’s taken a little while but that’s normal, negotiations are like that. But now that it’s done, I’m very happy.”

West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan said: ““We have signed a world class player. If he was 22 he would be £30m plus, but he’s still in his prime.

“His style of play will really excite the supporters. He plays The West Ham Way.”